Mission Statement

Through the use of social and restorative justice principles, Five Keys provides traditionally underserved communities the opportunity to improve their lives through a focus on the Five Keys: EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, RECOVERY, FAMILY, COMMUNITY.

Five Keys Overview

Five Keys was founded in 2003 by the San Francisco Sheriffs Department as the first accredited charter high school in the nation to provide diploma programs for adults in county jails. Today we are a much different social justice non-profit agency that has expanded its charter schools into 9 counties, in 24 jail locations and over 80 community learning centers. In addition to our schools, now we also run multiple homeless shelters, employment programs, programs for the unsheltered, reentry programs and housing for women suffering from immense injustice.

Our Core Competencies

A well qualified candidate has the capacity to communicate effectively, collaborate with others while building positive relationships, demonstrates strong problem solving skills, has a dynamic learning mindset, and remains committed to a high level of cultural and social awareness. A successful candidate will work well under pressure, observe appropriate boundaries and operate with a high degree of emotional intelligence.

What its really like to join our agency

At Five Keys, culture matters. Culture is at the very core of everything we do and impact on a daily basis. Weve made a commitment to building an inclusive culture that seeks collaboration over hierarchy to create empowered work teams.

We serve vulnerable populations daily and we strive to approach everyone with compassion, patience and a trauma informed approach. We choose to push past discomfort to have difficult conversations to impact the greater good. This allows us the opportunity to collaboratively create an inclusive culture and transform the world around us.

BENEFITS

We offer very low monthly costs for medical insurance - deductible and all in-network, out-of-pocket expenses paid for by Five Keys! Dental, vision and life insurance premiums paid by Five Keys and various pre-tax flexible spending accounts and retirement account 403b. Generous time off. Annual reimbursement up to $100 towards gym membership, smoking cessation and weight loss programs. Annual reimbursement up to $50 towards annual athletic event participation and annual massage after 6 months of employment. FREE access to wellness-related apps, Employee Assistance Program and Talkspace online therapy for you and your dependents.

JOB SUMMARY

The Test Examiner (Proctor) position reports to the Assistant Director of Assessment and is accountable for providing support to teachers, administrators, students, and other administrative staff in the mission of Five Keys Schools and Programs. This person will serve as the primary student testing examiner (proctor) and will coordinate scheduling and testing with students, teachers and Principals to ensure that students are being assessed within the state mandated testing window.

We are looking for someone who insists on maintaining a positive attitude and enjoys supporting a diverse group of people. This job is for you if you have a passion for serving TAY youth and their families.

This position will support sites in San Bernardino County and Los Angeles County.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes information for each student tested, administer the appropriate test and complete the numerical scoring for parts of the test
• Travel to various school sites daily to complete testing according to the timelines provided by state and federal guidelines
• Prepare materials for testing
• Completes initial scoring and reviews procedures with Assessment Coordinator
• Administer required assessments to 10th - 12th grade students at various school sites or remotely
• Comfortable testing remotely one-on-one with a student using a laptop and video conferencing to administer the test
• Check student ID and review test instructions, exam timings, and test materials
• Ensure a secure testing environment by monitoring students as they take the exam
• Ensure proper execution of assessment policies and keep up to date with changes as they happen
• Work collaboratively with school staff by completing various test-related tasks needed to ensure exams are administered in a smooth manner
• Reporting all exam discrepancies in a timely and efficient manner and/or communicating with technical support to investigate and fix technical issues
• Assist with the data maintenance of Five Keys SIS, TOPSPro database, and team project management system
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Advanced proficiency in Zoom, MS Office, Google Workspace, and databases

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma required
• BA degree preferred or equivalent work experience
• Spanish fluency preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• To promote the health and safety of its employees, those we serve and our local communities, Five Keys requires that all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and/or adhere to all weekly testing and safety measures. Employees may also request and receive approval for an exemption from this policy. Exemptions are granted to accommodate a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.
• Must wear provided PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and adhere to all safety guidelines and requirements, when needed
• Frequent talking and hearing conversations
• Long periods of walking, sitting at a desk and/or computer station
• Lifting items that weigh up to 25 lbs.; reaching, bending, carrying and stooping within the daily routine of tasks and activities

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

This position is contingent upon:

• Satisfactory results of a Live Scan (criminal background investigation)
• Successfully obtaining jail clearance for positions working in county jails or probation locations
• Submitting proof of clear TB results. Results dated within 60 days prior to hire date are acceptable

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Moderate to high noise level
• Work environment varies from site to site
• Some personal safety risk working in underserved communities
• Must be willing and able to work in a correctional facility and travel throughout the area to community sites

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

At Five Keys, we understand that when our employees grow, the agency has a greater capacity to thrive and accomplish its mission. It is for this reason that we remain committed to providing ongoing professional development opportunities for all of our employees. These include but are not limited to: conferences, staff development training, and coaching plans that allow incumbents to grow into new positions within and across programs within the agency (i.e., programs, schools, housing).